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Lotus Exige safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Lotus Exige since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Lotus Exige. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
5 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 5 launched 2001 to 2014
  • Most recent 15 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/066
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2002 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Lotus Exige?

Not every Lotus Exige is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Lotus Exige recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2001 to 2026

2002 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Lotus Exige safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’01 1
’02 2
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Lotus Exige recall, newest first

2014 1 recall

Risk of fire

Launched 15 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/066 Manufacturer ref. 2014/02R

Defect
The oil cooler pipes may detach from their fittings and deposit oil in the engine compartment on the road/tyres which can lead to increased risk of fire and loss of vehicle control. Only the pipes with the smooth bore ferrules are affected.
Remedy
Elise Exige and 211: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and repair or replace the oil cooler hoses. Evora: it is proposed that the oil cooler hose assemblies will be replaced with hoses that incorporate the current production released end fittings in accordance with Lotus workshop procedures.
Vehicles affected
1,258 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Sept 2004 to 17 Jan 2011
Also covers

2006 1 recall

Gear lever may break

Launched 8 February 2006 DVSA recall R/2005/186 Manufacturer ref. 2006/01R

Defect
It has been found that there is a small risk that the gear lever may break if subjected to high handling force.
Remedy
Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and where necessary replace the gear lever and associated parts.
Vehicles affected
764 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Jan 2004 to 8 Feb 2005
Also covers

2002 2 recalls

Brake pipe chafing

Launched 22 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/094

Defect
Brake pipe routed along by battery on right hand drive models with air conditioning may rub into battery causing an acid spill. This could result in damage to the brake pipe and a loss of braking efficiency.
Remedy
Examine the brake pipe and battery casing for damage and reposition brake pipe. Renew brake pipe and/or battery if necessary.
Vehicles affected
468 Exige vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2000 to 31 Jan 2002

Engine management

Launched 22 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/074 Manufacturer ref. 2ra

Defect
In the event of a severe engine misfire the catalytic convertor could overheat which may subsequently result in a fire risk.
Remedy
Reprogramme the ECU to incorporate a misfire detection system which will take remedial action in the event of a severe misfire.
Vehicles affected
468 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2000 to 31 Jan 2002
Also covers
  • 340R

2001 1 recall

Fuel may leak when filling and cornering

Launched 9 February 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/014 Manufacturer ref. 2001/2R

Defect
The hose connecting a spigot on the filler neck to the fuel tank top surface has been found to be of an incorrect material specification. The suspect hoses have a reduced resistance to tearing and rupturing forces exacerbated by careless or incorrect fitting.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filler breather hose with modified type.
Vehicles affected
1,509 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 1999 to 31 Jan 2001
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 5 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Lotus Exige. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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